Weights for skin repair

SublimelyMe

I recently posted about my fear of getting lots of loose skin during my journey to lose 50-60lbs. The vast majority of people have said that water, exercising and weights are key.

I drink plenty of water, exercise but although I do weights, I'm not sure I'm doing what I need to in order to avoid this loose skin.

What are your weight training tips, please?!

bwallner1971

Tip 1...don't try to spot tone....if you are going to do weights do the entire body.
Tip 2...don't be afraid to go heavy with the weights...many magazines are saying that one of the biggest mistakes you can make *especially women* is going too light
Tip 3...Think about opposites....if wings are your issues work on both triceps and biceps

Workouts are as different as people. What works for one may not work for another.

I work each body part once per week...no more no less. I do 4-5 exercises per part.
Example Monday Chest
Bench Press 4 sets start at 10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps, 4 reps
Decline Press 3 sets 10 reps 8 reps, 6 reps
Incline Press 3 sets 10, 8, 6
Dumbell Pullover 3 sets 12, 10, 8

I rest very little during sets (30 seconds or so) and I increase the weight each set. I get through a body part in about 30 minutes.

Monday Chest
Tuesday Abs & Cardio
Wednesday Shoulders & Triceps
Thursday Biceps & Forearms
Friday Abs & Cardio
Saturday Back/Lats & Cardio
Sunday Legs & Cardio

Hope this helps

elelat

I have also read that taking the bath with cold water helps to tone the skin.

SublimelyMe

Tip 1...don't try to spot tone....if you are going to do weights do the entire body.
Tip 2...don't be afraid to go heavy with the weights...many magazines are saying that one of the biggest mistakes you can make *especially women* is going too light
Tip 3...Think about opposites....if wings are your issues work on both triceps and biceps

Workouts are as different as people. What works for one may not work for another.

I work each body part once per week...no more no less. I do 4-5 exercises per part.
Example Monday Chest
Bench Press 4 sets start at 10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps, 4 reps
Decline Press 3 sets 10 reps 8 reps, 6 reps
Incline Press 3 sets 10, 8, 6
Dumbell Pullover 3 sets 12, 10, 8

I rest very little during sets (30 seconds or so) and I increase the weight each set. I get through a body part in about 30 minutes.

Monday Chest
Tuesday Abs & Cardio
Wednesday Shoulders & Triceps
Thursday Biceps & Forearms
Friday Abs & Cardio
Saturday Back/Lats & Cardio
Sunday Legs & Cardio

Hope this helps

Fantastic advice, thank you